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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Grounds Maintenance workers are needed to work for a landscape/grounds maintenance company. The duties are lawn cutting, litter picking, Lawn mowing, Strimming lawns and edges, defining lawn edges, Hedge cutting, weed control, using plant machinery and powered tools and other general gardening duties as directed by the supervisor

The candidates will need to report to the client every morning in the Leighton Buzzard area

Candidates must have experience

A drivers licence and car to travel to work is essential in Leighton Buzzard

The roles are long term with view to going permanent later on down the line

The hours are 6am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Immediate starts available

£13.45p/h

To apply please email

Grounds Maintenance Operative- Leighton Buzzard- LU7- X1 Jobs Available

Grounds Maintenance workers are needed to work for a landscape/grounds maintenance company. The duties are lawn cutting, litter picking, Lawn mowing, Strimming lawns and edges, defining lawn edges, Hedge cutting, weed control, using plant machinery and powered tools and other general gardening duties as directed by the supervisor

The candidates will need to report to the client every morning in the Leighton Buzzard area

Candidates must have experience

A drivers licence is essential

The roles are long term with view to going permanent after around 6 months

The hours are 6am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Send a CV ASAP to heidi.welch@ppmrecruit.com or call Heidi on 0121 450 8950

You will add value in this end-to-end role by working alongside stakeholders and using your analytical skills to drive powerful insights to facilitate change and promote growth in the Premier Inn business.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Why you'll love it here:

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
Healthcare:Bupa plus family
Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you'll do:

Deliver hotel performance reporting and analysis to commercial teams with proposals.
Responsible for developing and producing occupancy and revenue forecasts.
Own and deliver competitor benchmarking for our hotel business.
Support the Commercial Strategy Manager in the research, analysis and proposals all strategic commercial projects.
Work in cross functional teams supporting key business projects and new concept development.
Support for Trading Statements and ad hoc questions from Senior Management team

What we need:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent experience.
Experience at working with large and complex Excel models.
Good commercial awareness/experience
Decision-making based on analytical insight.

Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that's where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there's no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading. #LI1-MS

Grounds/Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Bedfordshire area

Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance Team Leader is required by one of UK's largest Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance specialists

Duties will include supervising a small team of operatives who are carrying out duties such as Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools and you will also be carrying out these duties yourself

You will need to be based in the Bedfordshire or Northamptonshire area

Candidates will need have lots of experience using the gardening equipment i.e hedge cutters and lawn mowers etc and also ideally experience in a team leader gardening role

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period of 13-15 weeks

Pay rate is £14.57 per hour

You will be working in a mobile team of two or three workers

The working hours are 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Please send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

Your new company
Hays are working with an established company in Bedfordshire who have a great opportunity for a Management Accountant/Finance Business Partner to join the team. This role would suit an active studier PQ/ Finalist, or newly Qualified Management Accountant.

Your new role
This role is situated with a growing finance team. The main duties of the role is to analyse and prepare management information, prepare all reporting and yearly /month end reporting and budget setting. A proactive role which can offer progression.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for the role will have experience in management accounts, month end and year reporting and financial processes. You will have excellent finance skills including intermediate/advanced Excel to pivot table level. This role would suit someone who is either part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified.


The client can offer the following
Competitive Salary + Study support
37 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Hybrid working
Role will be subject to a DBS check

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Business Support Officer

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer in Bedfordshire

We are looking for a Business Support Officer to provide comprehensive business and administrative support to a team. The role involves working with external colleagues including providers of education, social workers, and schools to ensure effective communication on the Household Support Fund (HSF) vouchers.

Main Responsibilities

As a Business Support Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Provide support administrating and delivery of the Household Support fund - FSM vouchers and other activities
• Support the Performance team/CBC gathering key information from School and providers to accurately process vouchers and ensure smooth delivery of vouchers through informed decision making
• Liaise with external colleagues including providers of education, social workers, schools to ensure effective communication on the HSF vouchers
• Support resolving queries with services/providers, parents and others
• Undertake such duties consistent with the role to ensure the LA meet and submitted delivery plan and therefore meeting the funding requirement

Requirements:

• experience as a Business Support Officer or similar administrative role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Enhanced DBS

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay
• Payroll services twice a week
• Hybrid working

If you are interested in the Business Support Officer role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!

Provision of a medicines management service at ward level including responsibilities for the safe storage of medicines and medicine returns. To obtain patient medication histories, using all available sources, including patients own medicines and the Summary Care Record according to departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst obtaining patient consent. This includes a responsibility for entering patients admission medicine history onto the electronic prescribing system (ePMA). To undertake straightforward Level 2 medicines reconciliation in line with appropriate policies and SOPs. Communication of all medicine related information, both verbal and written, to patients /carers and other healthcare professionals. Includes counselling / demonstration of inhaler and other medical device techniques. Ensure the efficient transfer of medicines between care settings, to include wards /departments and requesting patients own medicines from home. To assist the pharmacist in delivering the Keogh standards across medical wards ensuring medicines optimisation for all patients has been undertaken within 24 hours of admission. To undertake initial pharmaceutical assessment of new patients and prioritisation of patients for pharmacist review, according to protocol. To support the supervision of a small team of junior pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy assistants and preregistration staff within the division, organising and directing their work in a fluid manner to ensure an efficient and responsive service to patients and wards. To deputise for the Lead Medicines Management Technician within the division where appropriate. Supporting team rotas for technical ward based staff. Prioritising workload in pharmacy dispensaries. Organising supplies and discharge medication at ward level, including monitored dose system supply if appropriate. Liaising with relevant pharmacy and other health care staff concerningpharmaceutical services to the Division Organising and actively supporting regular audits such as quarterly CD and Safe Storage of Medicines Audits Ensuring regular stock storage audits are completed. To help provide hands on induction and on-going training of members of the ward based pharmacy team. This will include apprentice assessments at level 2, 3 and 4 & competency assessments for pharmacist pre-registration trainees and acting as a clinical supervisor. To support the Lead Pharmacist in maintaining continuous improvement and efficiency by managing discrete projects and/or areas of responsibility within the medication supply chain and being responsible for achieving defined outcomes Participate in the co-ordination of clinical trials supplies for the directorate. Co-ordinate and monitor safe systems for usage and storage of medicine supplies on the ward including CD checks, Bedside Medicine Cabinet checks, regular reviews of stock lists and stock level monitoring. Participate in the Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician rota. Responsible for creating / updating relevant SOPs. Please see full Job Description and Person Specification attached. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on the advert.

Grounds/Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Bedfordshire area

Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance Team Leader is required by one of UK's largest Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance specialists

Duties will include supervising a small team of operatives who are carrying out duties such as Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools and you will also be carrying out these duties yourself

You will need to be based in the Bedfordshire or Northamptonshire area

Candidates will need have lots of experience using the gardening equipment i.e hedge cutters and lawn mowers etc and also ideally experience in a team leader gardening role

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period of 13-15 weeks

Pay rate is £14.57 per hour

You will be working in a mobile team of two or three workers

The working hours are 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

Please send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

Grounds Maintenance Operative- Leighton Buzzard- LU7- X1 Jobs Available

Grounds Maintenance workers are needed to work for a landscape/grounds maintenance company. The duties are lawn cutting, litter picking, Lawn mowing, Strimming lawns and edges, defining lawn edges, Hedge cutting, weed control, using plant machinery and powered tools and other general gardening duties as directed by the supervisor

The candidates will need to report to the client every morning in the Leighton Buzzard area

Candidates must have experience

A drivers licence is essential

The roles are long term with view to going permanent after around 6 months

The hours are 6am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Send a CV ASAP to heidi.welch@ppmrecruit.com or call Heidi on 0121 450 8950

Grounds Maintenance Operative- Leighton Buzzard- LU7- X1 Jobs Available

Grounds Maintenance workers are needed to work for a landscape/grounds maintenance company. The duties are lawn cutting, litter picking, Lawn mowing, Strimming lawns and edges, defining lawn edges, Hedge cutting, weed control, using plant machinery and powered tools and other general gardening duties as directed by the supervisor

The candidates will need to report to the client every morning in the Leighton Buzzard area

Candidates must have experience

A drivers licence is essential

The roles are long term with view to going permanent after around 6 months

The hours are 6am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Send a CV ASAP to heidi.welch@ppmrecruit.com or call Heidi on 0121 450 8950

Procurement Business Partner - Based in Beds (Hybrid, 2 days in office) 6 month FTC. up to £47,000
Expanding business are seeking a professional Procurement Business Partner for a 6 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity.
* Assist Senior Category Managers & Head of Procurement to provide guidance, advice & support to other team members. Set key objectives, create opportunities to promote an environment of continuous improvement and development.
* Attend and support the Procurement Committee process (ProCo).
* Secure goods/works/services at optimal price and quality, achieved through effective sourcing, supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management, in line with the corporate strategy.
* Create value through supplier partnerships, innovation & sustainable initiatives.
* Create & manage category strategies, liaising with senior managers and directors to effectively implement in line with the corporate strategy.
* Develop appropriate sourcing and contract strategies procurements including the mitigation of potential supply chain risks.
* Collate and analyse data that supports the control of prices, costs and financial savings achieved, taking appropriate actions to improve performance.
* Create risk assessments, registers or other risk evaluation tools and agree actions to mitigate risks with suppliers and other stakeholders.
* Conduct effective performance reviews and appraisals with members of staff from procurement and supply.
* Demonstrate effective leadership skills with stakeholders by developing, communicating and promoting the purpose, values and vision of improved procurement and supply chain management across the organisation and with suppliers.
* Evaluate the range of contracting options for major programmes, projects or complex procurement activity, including the situations when each should be used, taking account the full scope of the project and the project outcomes.
* Evaluate benchmarks for goods/works/services to develop cost and performance analysis that supports performance improvement.
* Evaluate historical and forecasted data related to categories of spend to help formulate options and make recommendations to achieve the best value outcomes.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED* MCIPS qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Successful track record of delivering effective outcomes from sourcing activities
* Expertise in category and contract management
* Expertise of EU procurement regulations.
* Experience in conducting 'public tenders' under Find a Tender Service (FTS) regulations.
* Experience of conducting procurement / category management using best practice, sourcing and managing large tenders.
* Proven track record of resolving queries and influencing people as well as building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers.
* Experience of successfully delivering complex competitive tenders


What you'll get in return
Hybrid policy 2 days a week in the office. Annual equivalent salary up to £47,000
6 month FTC

What you need to do now


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Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of business improvement and infrastructure development projects within the Engineering Team in close cooperation with project technical managers.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager (Plant facility / Infrastructure upgrades) - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the internal customer and be accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of company business partners.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent and experience in a STEM/technically related discipline (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Understanding of the regulatory framework applying to the delivery of infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated, as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working may be required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP

Order any required tests Arrange patient reviews Provide a phlebotomy service where needed Undertake routine diagnostic tasks such as: ECGs, Blood Pressure checks, routine heights, weights and urinalysis Use patient contacts as opportunities to promote health education, including education on practice systems such as obtaining a blood results Provide and support patients with interventions around lifestyle changes Ensure patients are followed up if they do not attend appointments . Act at all times with regard to the confidentiality and sensitivity of issues to do with patients, their care and treatment. Record and document all patient contact.

Start your journey to becoming a project management professional whilst being at the centre of exciting projects that help connect the country.

What you’ll be doing

Starting in September 2024 as a project management apprentice, you’ll develop your experience and knowledge through working on a variety of exciting projects, from multi-million-pound investment and improvement schemes to vital safety and innovation projects that shape how we build and operate our roads.

Guided and mentored by experienced project professionals, you’ll explore the full lifecycle of project delivery, planning and management. You’ll also complete a programme of learning that will help you achieve professional recognition as a member of the Association for Project Management (APM).

At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have opportunities to continue your career journey with us and be at the heart of projects that deliver real impact in connecting the country.

We have vacancies across various divisions of National Highways including Major Projects, Safety, Engineering and Standards and Operations. Although based in Bedford you’ll need to be willing to travel to other locations when needed.

You’ll find loads more information about the skills and knowledge criteria you’ll work towards on this apprenticeship programme on our careers site which you can access via the apply button but are not obligated to apply to view details.

What you’ll get in return

By combining working and learning, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and pave the way for a bright future with us. We’ll support your development every step of the way and you’ll enjoy the chance to shape your future with personalised development plans and career guidance.

You’ll have:

• A dedicated line manager, job mentors and a skills coach to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support.
• Flexible working arrangements and time away from your role for your studies.
• Opportunities to connect and network with other apprentices as part of our Early Talent community.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll also have access to a fantastic employee benefits package including:

• Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays).
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus, access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines.
• Great deals, discounts and cash back offers from well-loved retailers.
• Access to an ABTA bonded travel agency.
• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions.

What you’ll need to succeed

It takes all kinds of people to keep our organisation (and roads) moving. Whatever your age, whatever your background, an apprenticeship is just the start of a long, fulfilling career with us.

If you can show that you’ve got what we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match. You’ll have:

• The ability to work effectively with others in a team.
• The ability to work to timescales, understanding when and how to prioritise.
• The ability to give and receive information effectively.
• The ability to write clearly and concisely.
• A desire and passion to grow your career at National Highways.

You’ll also need to have these essential qualifications:

• At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 / grade C or above, including English and Maths

Plus, ONE of the following:

• At least 48 UCAS tariff points.
• Or equivalent level 3 qualifications (e.g., BTEC, T Level, NVQ).
• Or Equivalent relevant experience.

It is key to know all offers to onto our apprenticeships are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks. This includes a Right to Work check, reference check and a DBS criminal record check.

About us

Our strategic road network carries a third of all traffic and two thirds of all our country's freight. By investing in the right projects (and in the brightest talent), we’re building a network that makes everyone better off. This includes delivery of nearly 70 major projects with a total value more than £14 billion, and some of the most exciting and complex projects in the country.

Why you should join us?

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We’re proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion in what you do, work effectively in a team and demonstrate integrity in how you do it – then you’ll be a great fit for our organisation.


And finally

Please complete your application as soon as possible, as we may close to new applications earlier than the current closing date of Monday 13th May 2024.